Chris Brownfield 864-***-****
abl2ww@r.postjobfree.com
Profitability Reporting Analyst
Data Management professional with over 8 years banking experience in
Capital Markets Accounting and MIS and Decision Support. Proven ability
to support finance and accounting initiatives to deliver profitability
analysis across multiple products, investment objectives, and lines of
business. Creative thinker focused on leveraging technology to create more
efficient processes and transparency in the organization's data analysis
and management.
Qualifications
Experience implementing financial systems while partnering with technical
support team and vendor consultants, ensuring seamless data conversion
aligned with project deadlines
Collaborate with Senior Line of Business Leaders and the Director of
Compensation in the design, development, and execution of the Commercial
Lender & Private Banking incentive programs that support organizational
goals of attracting, retaining and motivating key talent with programs
that are competitive and responsive to external influences and internal
objectives
Direct trade settlement activity for the Bank's security portfolio,
including the settlement of equity, debt, and derivative investments using
InTrader system by SunGard
Review asset, liability, suspense, expense, & income accounts for
variances and recommend corrective entries during month end close
Reduce monthly reporting processing time and consistently deliver internal
and regulatory reports ahead of schedule with improved accuracy. Manage
product profitability reporting development and distribution for multiple
business lines and executive management team.
Working knowledge in Software
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, Visual Basic for
Microsoft Applications, Lotus Notes, FiServ AS400 mainframe systems,
Hyperion Financial Management Systems, Hyperion Data Warehouse, InTrader
Securities Processing Database by SunGard., BancWare Profitability System,
Tableau Data Visualization Software, Microsoft SQL Server Management
Studio, and Bloomberg Professional Services Terminal
Selected Achievements
. Key member of team implementing SunGard's InTrader Processing System to
manage securities transactions, funding, safekeeping, and interest rate
swaps derivatives modules for The South Financial Group's investment
portfolios which totaled approximately $3.6 billion. Results: This new
platform provided the organization with more comprehensive and robust
trading, accounting, and reporting capabilities while reducing application
support and infrastructure costs versus in-sourced solutions.
. Identified and recommended improved investment portfolio collateral
management opportunities to the Treasury Group. Results: Improved use of
the Bank's assets reduced overall funding costs and improved
profitability.
. Led study to establish updated (FASB 91) accounting for nonrefundable
fees and costs associated with lending, committing to lend, or purchasing
a loan or group of loans for The South Financial Group. Results: Ensured
compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory agency requirements.
Updated costs provided improved loan yield details to be used in making
strategic decisions concerning loan portfolios.
. Designed and developed FTP, production, and trending report packages
across multiple platforms. Results: Increased reporting accuracy, improved
delivery time, and provided senior leaders with more comprehensive data
management tools for analyzing performance trends across the enterprise.
. Automated CD and Loan pricing models using Microsoft Excel and Visual
Basic macros to reduce manual data entry. Results: Improved efficiency and
eliminated errors associated with manual entry. Maximized profitability
by ensuring precise pricing and reduced month end Funds Transfer Pricing
validation times.
. Built and launched automated query for external department to export
loan, time, and transaction account balances from the Data Warehouse and
AS400 systems. Results: Retail Banking is now able to validate nightly
data exports more efficiently. This process increases productivity and
provides a more efficient allocation of organizational resources directed
at additional strategic initiatives.
Chris Brownfield 864-***-****
abl2ww@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experience
The South Financial Group 2003 - Present
MIS and Decision Support
Costing Analyst: Banking Officer
Capital Markets Accounting Team
Senior Accounting Analyst - Investment Accounting
Accounting Analyst - Investment Accounting
Deutsche Bank
2001 - 2003
Corporate Trust Group
Investment Management Administrator
Security Disposition Administrator
Education
M.B.A., Mississippi State University - 2008
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - 2000
Continuing Education
Currently completing SQL: Fundamentals of Querying & SQL: Advanced
Querying coursework
Educational Achievements
Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society member
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi member
Gamma Beta Phi Society - National Honor and Service Organization member
Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Language Honor Society member - (Spanish)